Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation

The Master of Science degree program is designed for persons who desire to improve their teaching or behavior analysis skills. In the Applied Behavior Analysis MS concentration, students complete coursework that will allow them to sit for the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam. An MS degree is appropriate for students who are contemplating enrolling in a doctoral program later on. Generally, MS theses differ from MEd creative projects in that they require experimental research that contribute knowledge to the field of special  education. A minimum of 36 credits, including a thesis, is required for the MS degree.